What does xylem do in a plant?

Question

transport food
transport water
prevent water loss
perform photosynthesisWhat does xylem do in a plant?

transport food
transport water
prevent water loss
perform photosynthesisWhat does xylem do in a plant?

transport food
transport water
prevent water loss
perform photosynthesis

Answer 1

Xylem in a plant primarily functions to transport water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant. It does not transport food (that role is performed by phloem), prevent water loss, or perform photosynthesis.